Contagion Mode Guide

Contagion Mode is a difficulty game mode available in the Contagion Bundle that'll come out sometime on March 2023 in The Callisto Protocol. Read on to learn how to beat the Contagion Mode and how to unlock it!

What is Contagion Mode?

Hardest Difficulty Mode

Contagion Mode is the hardest difficulty mode in The Callisto Protocol. Ammo and Health Drops are reduced to a certain extent, and dying means restarting the game from the very beginning. Expect the Contagion Mode to be more punishable than the Maximum Security Difficulty!

Difficulty Setting Differences

How to Unlock Contagion Mode

Contagion Bundle from Season Pass

Contagion Mode is a Season Pass exclusive content. That means you need to get the Season Pass to access the Contagion Bundle, which contains the Contagion Mode and other rewards. The bundle will come out sometime in March 2023, according to their tweet.
Season Pass Price and List of Content

How to Beat Contagion Mode

Master All Techniques

You have to master all the techniques in the game, like using the GRP, dodging, blocking, and more, to survive in Contagion Mode. You can go on Minimum Security difficulty and practice with weaker enemies first before taking on the Contagion Mode.

Tips and Tricks

Memorize Every Part

When playing in Contagion Mode, you are basically doing a deathless gameplay, as you will have to start over when you die. Memorize every nook, enemy spawn, chest, and item if you want to survive without dying in this hellish game mode.

Avoid Enemies if Possible

If you can help it, try to avoid combat and sneak past enemies to progress. Since there is no guarantee for enemies to drop Ammo, Health Packs, or Credits, it is better to bet safely and steer clear of the enemies.

Turn On All Combat Assist Options

You can survive better in the unforgiving environment of the Contagion Mode by turning on all combat assist options. Enabling everything won't let you fear any combat encounters with the enemies in the game. However, you can still die if you're careless, even if all the combat assist options are active, so proceed with caution still.

If you want to finish the game the hard way, you can always set them off and be on your own!

Best Settings Guide

Unlock All Upgrades Through New Game+

Contagion Mode will come out a little bit later than the New Game Plus. You can use that time window to farm and upgrade all your weapons to the max to make it a little bit easier to finish the game on Contagion Mode.

All Reforge Weapon Upgrades and Costs

The Callisto Protocol Related Guides

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